Job Description

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Marketing Statement

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting over 400,000 daily riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

Department

Maintenance & Engineering

Pay and Benefits

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2019 current employee cost $147.14 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

Pay Rate

AFSCME Pay Band I

Minimum: $130,566.57year - Maximum: $169,736.29

Note: Initial salary offer will be between $130,566.57/year - $153,429.73year. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Posted Date

December 23, 2019

Closing Date

January 24, 2020

Reports To

T. Burgwyn- Sr. Mgr, Planning & Scheduling

Days Off

Saturday and Sunday

Who May Apply

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

Current Assignment

The incumbent selected for this position will be responsible for assisting in supervising and coordinating the activities of staff performing maintenance administration and support of the Planning and Scheduling group within the Maintenance & Engineering Department. This position is also responsible for assisting Maintenance functional groups in support of Capital projects. The incumbent will have knowledge of Maintenance Best Practices, Preventative Maintenance programs and procedures, a Reliability Centered Maintenance Program, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and project scheduling.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

1. Ability to direct, manage and supervise subordinate staff.

2. Ability to create and manage maintenance reports.

3. Ability to provide contract supervision for maintenance contracts.

4. Knowledge of Lean Principles as they relate to maintenance functions.

5. Ability to manage cross functional teams.

6. Ability to manage and participate in the development of goals, policies and procedures related to a maintenance or capital renewal program.

7. Knowledge and experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

8. Knowledge and experience with the development and implementation of Maximo in a Maintenance environment (preferred).

9. Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance (preferred).

10. Public Transportation experience (preferred).

Note: This is a capital position and is subject to time and funding limitations.

Essential Job Functions

1. Manages and oversees the review, approval and publishing of the weekly Track Allocation for all requests to access the District Operating System to perform work.

2. Establishes and maintains a long-term Track Allocation process to ensure upcoming projects are coordinated.

3. Ensures all Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures are updated in Maximo and that PM Work Orders are automatically generated for the maintenance groups to be able to organize, track, and document their work in the field.

4. Provides professional and complex administrative support to assigned Executive or Departmental management staff; develops, plans, organizes, directs and administers, reviews and evaluates complex programs and activities within area of assignment.

5. Acts as liaison to departments helping to implement planning for purchases of ongoing needs.

6. Ensures compliance with Federal Transit Administration regulations and requirements. Vendor support and correction.

7. Makes recommendations for action and assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

8. Conducts a variety of organizational, operational and analytical studies and investigations. Recommends modifications to existing programs, policies and procedures as appropriate, and preps a variety of formal reports.

9. Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures according to department policy.

10. Participates in the development and administration of an assigned budget. Forecasts funds, monitors and approves expenditures needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.

11. Directs, coordinates and reviews the development and implementation of contracts, administration of management procedures and internal control mechanisms to ensures the cost effective and efficient use of staff to accomplish goals and objectives.

12. Directs and ensures timely response to legislative, media and community requests. Develop and implement legislative changes to existing State statutory regulations.

13. Plans, prepares and coordinates the preparation of reports including recommendations to the Board of Directors, committees and other management staff.

14. Oversees labor issues and grievances; may prepare and handle grievance hearings and related matters; may direct negotiations with the Union on labor issues; may search for agreement and settlement on contractual disputes and complaints.

15. Composes and compiles correspondence, reports and documents. Reviews finished materials for completeness, accuracy and compliance with District policies and procedures may oversee the maintenance of accurate records and files.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of (full-time) verifiable professional maintenance support or transit operations or related experience which must include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Substitution: Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

• Operations, services, and activities of comprehensive maintenance, installation, and repair programs including routine and critical maintenance activities in rail transit

• Buyer to vendor relationships

• Methods and techniques of research and analysis

• Principles and practices of project coordination and management

• Methods and techniques of policy analysis and development

• Principles of strategic planning

• Managing change processes

• Principles of business letter writing and report preparation

• Principles and procedures of filing and record keeping

• Principles of budget preparation and control

• Principles and practices of business math, accounting and budgeting

• Related Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

Skill/Ability in:

• Developing, implementing, interpreting and applying department policies, procedures, goals and objectives

• Exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines

• As assigned, leading, organizing, and reviewing the work of staff

• Independently preparing correspondence and memoranda

• Planning, organizing and administering special projects and programs

• Researching, analyzing, compiling and summarizing a variety of materials

• Preparing and administering department budgets

• Responding to requests and inquiries from the general public

• Understanding the organization and function of a public agency

• Interpreting and explaining District policies and procedures

• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions and making recommendations

• Purchasing and managing vendor contracts

• Problem solving and negotiation

• Working with inventory management

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Selection Process

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations)

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Application Process

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons.

Other Information

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

Note

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Company Description

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting over 400,000 daily riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.